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Linen White

#E9DCD1

RGB 233, 220, 209 · HSL 28°, 35%, 87% · CMYK 0, 6, 10, 9

Linen White is #E9DCD1 in HEX — rgb(233, 220, 209), hsl(28°, 35%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 9%).

Linen White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 35%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E9DCD1

RGB233, 220, 209

HSL28°, 35%, 87%

HSV28°, 10%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 10, 9

Decimal15326417

CSS RGBrgb(233, 220, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 35%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Linen White DEC749

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bride 1009

ΔE 0.5 · #E9DDD2

Valspar

Bungalow White 2005-10C

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DED4

PPG

Malted Milk 1073-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E8D9CE

Dulux

Shetland Lace Half S12D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DBCE

Sherwin-Williams

Polite White SW6056

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DDD4

Vista Paint

Cliffswallow C-130

ΔE 1.3 · #EADBD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cliffswallow 131

ΔE 1.4 · #ECDDD4

Kilz

Old Lace LJ160

ΔE 1.6 · #E8DED1

Behr

Creme Fraiche S240-1

ΔE 1.7 · #ECE0D3

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2.6 · #EBE0D9

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 2.7 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.7 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.1 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E9DCD1

#D2DFE9

Analogous

#E9D2D3

#E9DCD1

#E9E9D2

Triadic

#E9DCD1

#D2E9DD

#DDD2E9

Split-Complementary

#E9DCD1

#D2E9E9

#D2D3E9

Tetradic

#E9DCD1

#D3E9D2

#D2DFE9

#E9D2E9

Monochromatic

#B88F6B

#D1B69F

#E9DCD1

#F7F2EE

Rectangle

#E9DCD1

#DFE9D2

#D2DFE9

#DDD2E9

Compound

#E9DCD1

#E9E9D2

#D2DFE9

#D2D3E9

Variations

Lighter

#EEE4DB

#F1EBE5

#F6F3F1

Darker

#CEB095

#A9774B

#64452A

Saturation

#E1DEDA

#E9DDD2

#F4DCC7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DCD1

#E3E0D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DCD1

#DEDED2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DCD1

#E9DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Linen White strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EED2B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#E9DCD1

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DBD7DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A9BED0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #E9DCD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DCD1;

CSS Variable

--color-linen-white: #E9DCD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'linen-white': '#E9DCD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DCD1] text-[#E9DCD1]

SCSS

$linen-white: #E9DCD1;

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#E7DDCF · ΔE 1.9

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#E2D8CF · ΔE 2.2

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#EBDACC · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DCD1?

#E9DCD1 is Linen White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DCD1 warm or cool?

Linen White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Linen White?

Linen White works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Linen White?

Linen White pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Linen White?

You can download Linen White on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Linen White?

The hex code is #E9DCD1. In RGB it's 233, 220, 209, and in HSL it's 28°, 35%, 87%.

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